THIS WEEK ON MISH LYFE: “MERRITT” BADGE…
“What’s your name, sir? Is this your first time here?” the
first counselor in the bishopric asked our new investigator, Ron, as he sat in
the priesthood opening exercises for the first time in his life.
“The name’s Ron Felix. And yep, it’s my first time here…”
the old man answered in his gray cardigan.
“And why did you end up coming?”
“I don’t know!” he joked. Everyone laughed.
“One of those three young men convinced you, eh?” the
bishopric member retorted.
It got quiet after some nervous laughing. Then, Ron turned
to everyone, his already crinkled copy of the Book of Mormon clutched in his
hands. “I came here to start to change
my life… And it’s working.”
The Spirit entered the room, and everyone was
reminded of the purpose of this Work.
Vernon is incredible. It’s been getting super hot here,
lately, but it’s been nice! (I just
checked Vernon’s temps and they got up to 97 degrees Fahrenheit – which is
pretty hot for them. It’s still hard to feel sorry when we had 117 degrees Fahrenheit
in Gilbert!) We had a ward luau this weekend and got to devour two
spit-roasted pigs… Talk about feeding a multitude! We have had the opportunity
to teach so many of our friends and investigators here this week, and it’s been
so great! Elder Scully and I got a new companion this week, and his name is
Elder Meline. He’s from Pleasant Grove, UT and is practically a perfect human
being. Like the Holy Ghost, he has a cleansing, purifying effect on those
around him…so, it’s nice to have him around. He is such a hard worker and is
fiercely obedient. So, we get along quite well! We are seeing so many miracles
together as a tri and the ward is just so supportive of missionary work here.
It’s incredible to see the excitement continuing to build in this great cause
that we are a part of.
I love this Work! It all comes down to an invitation that
Christ has given us, for He has said, “O all ye that were spared because ye were
more righteous than they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your
sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?” (3 Nephi 9:13).
That’s what it’s all about. Continually coming unto Christ,
and being converted to Him and His gospel. Right now, I’m hanging out in
Merritt, a super small town by Vernon and Kamloops, with one of my favorite
missionaries, Elder McGaughey. It’s been fun…we went by the city hall, and
grabbed a city pin to remember the place…I call it my “Merritt” badge… So, if
someone could report that to the Boy Scouts organization? I’ll take a silver
palm or something in the mail…thanks…
I know that this is the Lord’s work, and that our purpose as
missionaries is truly God’s purpose for all of us. He is ever at the helm of
His great work, and He is there for us. In our sorrows and in our triumphs, I
know He lives, and that He guides His Church today through a living prophet,
Thomas S. Monson. That He speaks to us today through modern revelation. That He
has revealed more of His word. As we draw closer to Him through prayerful study
of the Book of Mormon, He will draw closer to us. In the name of Jesus Christ,
amen.
Have a great week!
Elder Stock
My “Merritt” badge….a city pin! :D
The new tri…with the perfect Elder Meline on the right…
A creatively decorated map of Vernon…
Elder McGaughey and I…from the same stake back home in AZ!!!
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